Chinese official tells US commerce secretary he is ready to improve co-operation

The top Chinese official in charge of economic relations with Washington told Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo on Tuesday that he is ready to “make new positive efforts” to improve co-operation following an agreement to reduce trade tension by launching groups to discuss export controls and other commercial disputes (Andy Wong/Pool/AP)

The top Chinese official in charge of economic relations with Washington told Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo on Tuesday that he is ready to “make new positive efforts” to improve co-operation following an agreement to reduce trade tension by launching groups to discuss export controls and other commercial disputes.

Monday’s deal was the most substantial result to date out of a string of visits by American officials to Beijing over the last three months to revive relations that are at their lowest level in decades.